Kit vs Rodney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Rodney mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Rodney boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.